Other News - 06/28/2005

Lufthansa Technik Malta, a joint venture between Lufthansa Technik AG and Air Malta, will add a second production line by the third quarter of 2006. Effective in July, LHT will raise its share in the JV to 75% from 51%. Air Malta's stake accordingly will be reduced to 25%. LHT Malta operates as a Center of Excellence and provides C checks for 737 Classics, 737NGs and the A320 family. It was established in 2002 and employs 110.